Cordy gold nanoparticles (Cor-AuNPs), the outcome of a collaborative experiment by scientists from four Indian institutions, has earned an international patent from Germany.
- These nanoparticles, derived from the synthesis of the extracts of Cordyceps militaris and gold salts, could make drug delivery in the human body faster and surer.
- Cordyceps militaris is a high-value parasitic fungus (mushrooms), lab-grown at the Department of Biotechnology’s Technology Incubation Centre (TIC) in Bodoland University, one of the collaborators of the patented work.
- Gold salts are ionic chemical compounds of gold generally used in medicine.
- Cordyceps militaris, called super mushroom for its tremendous medicinal properties, adds bioactive components to the synthesis of gold nanoparticles for better penetration.
- Biosynthesised nanogold particles indicate a new application of nanoparticles in the development of therapeutic drugs that can be delivered as ointments, tablets, capsules, and in other forms.
Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs)
- Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are small gold particles with a diameter of 1 to 100 nm which, once dispersed in water, are also known as colloidal gold.
- GNPs are able to interact with the skin barrier, enhancing delivery and improving the skin permeability of high-molecular-weight active agents.
- GNPs are considered as promising candidates for skin immunization and optimizing transdermal delivery systems.
- GNPs are a wine red compound with antioxidant properties.
